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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Professors want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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